He can only gamble on his feel for the game, there's no other way.
What else can the Mavericks rely on other than their touch? Their defense has never been able to determine a game.
Vince Carter's defense has often been criticized for being very lazy, but actually, Carter's defensive level is quite good, with average stats of 1+ steals and 1+ blocks in his first three professional years. In college, he was also considered a versatile defensive wing.
But just like his distant relative Tracy McGrady, he needs to put more energy into the offensive end, so his defensive impact is limited.
In the original timeline, Vince Carter's most effective defensive period happened to be after he left the Magic and completely transformed into a role player. No longer playing a major offensive role, Carter was able to focus more on defense, achieving good results.
But on the Mavericks, it was almost impossible for him to detach from offense.
